Here's a light and fluffy "pancake" that's mildly sweet with a hint of crunch.  Although higher in calories than some, each griddle cake contains 4g of fiber and 5g of protein.  They contain no refined sugars or flours and are naturally gluten free. They're moist enough that no syrup is needed, simply top with fresh fruit and enjoy. Serve with a side of scrambled egg whites and you've got a healthy breakfast for under 300 calories. Ingredients: 1 cup organic yellow cornmeal 1 cup finely ground almond flour 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8...


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It’s raining outside … again.  So I’m in the middle of making my turkey tortilla soup when I realize I have no corn tortillas, no corn chips, nothing that even remotely resembles the tortilla part in the soup.  So I either rename my soup, or I try to get creative with the ingredients I have, since it is literally pouring outside, which means no trip to the store. I have recently been experimenting with scone recipes, trying to come up with one that tastes good, is easy and quick to make, and yet won’t sabotage our waistlines, since summer is really around the corner, even though the weather...


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